Characterized by fine, scaly, round or oval patches of skin, pityriasis alba is a fairly common condition that occurs mostly in children between the ages of 6 and 16 and is self-limiting. The scaly ...

Pityriasis alba (PA) is best thought of as an eruption usually related to eczema that results in hypopigmentation, particularly in children. 1-3 Not all cases are associated with atopic dermatitis. PA ...

White spots might sometimes appear on an individual's face. In this MNT Knowledge Center feature, learn about five possible causes of white spots on the face, including milia, pityriasis alba, and ...

A 12-year-old black girl presents with hypopigmented patches on her cheeks and upper arms that appeared in the past month. The discoloration was sudden in onset and noticed shortly after a trip to ...

Have you ever developed round, scaly patches on your skin, particularly the face? Did they ever make you wonder what they are or feel concerned about why they occur? If that is the case and if you ...

Last month we talked about zinc-based sunscreen and the importance of using one year round, not just in the summer sun. This month, I’d like to talk to you about some causes of abnormal skin coloring, ...

The most concerning concerns from people in India and the Indian subcontinent are those involving white or pale lesions of skin illnesses. Clinically similar diseases frequently seen in children ...

'Even though you have mentioned the skin lesion on your face is white, I presume that they are hypopigmented patches' Samuel Kumar, a resident, asks: “I have been suffering from white patches ...

Image credits by: White skin spots are generally not a reason for concern, and they do not cause major symptoms. ©Shutterstock. White spots can be irritating, especially if they appear on your face.